The Brookside legend is back on our screens in a new role15:30, 12 Jul 2026From Brookside to the Royle Family to Downton Abbey, Sue Johnston will go down in history as one of Liverpool's most recognisable TV talents. The 82-year-old reflected on her extraordinary career during a recent visit to her home city. The Sheila Grant star spoke about her first steps into acting, and how a Beatles legend helped shape her early life.‌Sue will soon be back on our screens for the new BBC comedy "Ann Droid". The actress stars alongside comedian Diane Morgan in the new series which is set three years in the future.‌Sue portrays a grieving widow, named Sue, who enlists the help of a robot carer named Linda (Diane Morgan) after a nasty fall. While the show is a comedy, it also explores deeper themes of lo